My glass tank is 40 gallons, and I haven't seen anyone ask about bigger ones.

If the answer is yes, then how would I go about adding stuff to it? I know rats needs a lot of run around room so needless to say the glass tank wouldn't provide ramps and the like, so are there things I can buy with suction cups on them? Like hammocks and such?

Cheers!

***It's not an actual aquarium, like fish. It's a reptile aquarium. ***

I just posted a bit ago asking if a 40 gallon reptile aquarium would do as their home.But I'm afraid that might not be the best option for them, because of it being glass and nothing will be able to fit in it for them to climb on and stuff. I don't want them to be unhappy by not having stuff to play with and exercise with. But I was looking around in the layout forum and noticed a lot of people just had small cages with a TON of stuff hanging everywhere and everything. Would that be the best option here? Is that easy to clean out? what with all of that stuff hanging everywhere?And would it work for 2 males, from baby to full grown?

But I can't seem to find any suitable cages online, does anyone have any suggestions?

I would say no, even with a vivarium as most are full sliding glass at the front. This will not allow any air circulation and the smell would build up (ammonia from wee) and be not an pleasant environment for Rats.

No, an aquarium would not make a good home for rats. It would be hard to clean, very hard to accessorize and because of lack of ventilation it would risk causing respiratory problems (rats are very prone to these)

Fortunately there are lots of really good rat cages out there. Have a browse of the show your set up pagesviewforum.php?f=42for some inspiration on setting up a rat cage.

If you let us know what sort of footprint you have available I'm sure we can help you find some suitable cages

...But I was looking around in the layout forum and noticed a lot of people just had small cages with a TON of stuff hanging everywhere and everything.

A cage is always the best option, but it does need to be a good size. Perhaps you have misinterpreted the sizes being shown - the minimum dimensions for my preference would be 80 x 50 x 80cm, which isn't small but is still a reasonable size for the average home. Whatever size cage you choose, you do need to provide sufficient enrichment within it to make the most of the space- rats can't fly after all.

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